REPORT: Raiders are 'dragging their feet' on Khalil Mack because of Arden Key

The Raiders have just one preseason game left before the regular season kicks off and star defensive end Khalil Mack is no where to be found.

Mack hasn’t spoken with the Raiders’ front office since Jon Gruden joined the team. One explanation, as crazy as it sounds, could be due to third-round pick Arden Key.

According the Dieter Kurtenback of the San Jose Mercury News, the Raiders are “dragging their feet” on Mack due to Key:

Was told earlier this week that the Raiders are dragging their feet on Mack in part because they think DE Arden Key is going to be an immediate impact stud. It’s one preseason quarter, but they might be right about that. (That doesn’t mean they shouldn’t give Mack his $, though.)

While the report may be true, it’s crazy to think that the Raiders wouldn’t pay Mack due to the performance of a rookie in training camp. Key was drafted to play with Mack, not supplant him. Eventually, cooler heads should prevail as the Raiders know that Mack is one of the most valuable players in the entire NFL. Expect this deal to get done during the first month of the NFL season.

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